Senior Application Software Engineer
Company Name:
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
About the Job
We are seeking a passionate, Security product-focused developer who thrives on delivering exceptional functionality to customers. The person in this role will be working on Security Applications on the Luna Portal. You will be writing applications that will enable customers use to manage and view services within the Akamai global network. Engineers who work in our team utilize the core technologies of Akamai to present solutions to customers.
About the Team
Our team is part of the Security BU, which has responsibility for the technologies that power Akamai's Security Products. These include Kona Site Defender, Edge Tokenization, Web Application Firewall and Siteshield. These provide distributed protection from both DDoS and application specific web attacks with on-demand scalability.
Design and develop security applications, processes and APIs that can scale to meet the security and performance demands of Akamai's widely distributed customer base.
Work with architects and software engineers inside Akamai to extend current firewall and other security technologies, and to integrate new capabilities into the Akamai security platform.
Bring a deep and broad skill set to the job, able to see how all the pieces in a distributed environment fit together. Among this individual's key responsibilities will be to identify potential risks that expose customers to vulnerabilities.
Be regarded as a go-to person who stays current with the latest security trends and threats.
Work across numerous groups to build consensus across business units and products,
Have unimpeachable technical credibility that is based on current design and implementation experience.
Basic Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
10
years of Web Application Development experience using Java Enterprise Edition.
10
years of experience developing database-backed applications using Oracle or equivalent Enterprise class database.
5
years of experience using the Model View Controller Architecture.
5
years of experience with Web Services development.
5
years of experience Deploying and Supporting Applications on the Linux or UNIX operating system.
2
years of experience working with Internet protocols and concepts (IP, TCP, SSL / TLS, HTTP, DNS).
Desired Qualifications
Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, small-team environment.
Passion to understand, learn, and evaluate new technologies.
Experience with Spring, Hibernate, Ajax, JUnit, Struts2, XML, JavaScript
Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python or Unix Shell Scripts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise in Secure Software Design and Architecture
Familiarity with software security weakness, vulnerability and secure code review
Familiarity with software attack and exploitation techniques
Other Information
Is relocation available for this position: No
Is US Citizenship required: No
Is a Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation & must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Akamai is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM) providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
Contact us!
If you're excited by Akamai and would like to help change the online landscape please apply. No time to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status. EEO is the Law
LI-SK2
Date: 2014-07-17
Country: US
State: MA
City: Cambridge
Category: EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Akamai Technologies, Inc.
About the Job
We are seeking a passionate, Security product-focused developer who thrives on delivering exceptional functionality to customers. The person in this role will be working on Security Applications on the Luna Portal. You will be writing applications that will enable customers use to manage and view services within the Akamai global network. Engineers who work in our team utilize the core technologies of Akamai to present solutions to customers.
About the Team
Our team is part of the Security BU, which has responsibility for the technologies that power Akamai's Security Products. These include Kona Site Defender, Edge Tokenization, Web Application Firewall and Siteshield. These provide distributed protection from both DDoS and application specific web attacks with on-demand scalability.
Design and develop security applications, processes and APIs that can scale to meet the security and performance demands of Akamai's widely distributed customer base.
Work with architects and software engineers inside Akamai to extend current firewall and other security technologies, and to integrate new capabilities into the Akamai security platform.
Bring a deep and broad skill set to the job, able to see how all the pieces in a distributed environment fit together. Among this individual's key responsibilities will be to identify potential risks that expose customers to vulnerabilities.
Be regarded as a go-to person who stays current with the latest security trends and threats.
Work across numerous groups to build consensus across business units and products,
Have unimpeachable technical credibility that is based on current design and implementation experience.
Basic Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or a related field.
10
years of Web Application Development experience using Java Enterprise Edition.
10
years of experience developing database-backed applications using Oracle or equivalent Enterprise class database.
5
years of experience using the Model View Controller Architecture.
5
years of experience with Web Services development.
5
years of experience Deploying and Supporting Applications on the Linux or UNIX operating system.
2
years of experience working with Internet protocols and concepts (IP, TCP, SSL / TLS, HTTP, DNS).
Desired Qualifications
Desire to work in a fast-paced, dynamic, small-team environment.
Passion to understand, learn, and evaluate new technologies.
Experience with Spring, Hibernate, Ajax, JUnit, Struts2, XML, JavaScript
Experience with scripting languages such as Perl, Python or Unix Shell Scripts
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise in Secure Software Design and Architecture
Familiarity with software security weakness, vulnerability and secure code review
Familiarity with software attack and exploitation techniques
Other Information
Is relocation available for this position: No
Is US Citizenship required: No
Is a Security Clearance Required: No
If yes, applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation & must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Akamai is the leading cloud platform for helping enterprises provide secure, high-performing user experiences on any device, anywhere. At the core of the company's solutions is the Akamai Intelligent Platform(TM) providing extensive reach, coupled with unmatched reliability, security, visibility and expertise. Akamai removes the complexities of connecting the increasingly mobile world, supporting 24/7 consumer demand, and enabling enterprises to securely leverage the cloud. To learn more about how Akamai is accelerating the pace of innovation in a hyperconnected world, please visit and follow @Akamai on Twitter.
Contact us!
If you're excited by Akamai and would like to help change the online landscape please apply. No time to apply? Join our Talent Community.
Akamai Technologies is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer that values the strength that diversity brings to the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of gender, race/ethnicity, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected group status. EEO is the Law
LI-SK2
Date: 2014-07-17
Country: US
State: MA
City: Cambridge
Category: EngineeringEstimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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